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Maine Parent Federation

Putting the Pieces Together of Biddeford

The Maine Parent Federation

Are proud to announce a series of Free Spring Workshops

March 24

     Special Education: The 3 R’s: Rights, Responsibilities and Results

Come on board as we maneuver through the maze of recent changes in the current Special Education Regulations. Come and explore with us the ABC’s and learn the 3 R’s. Discover how to ensure your participation in meetings that address desired educational outcomes. Gain knowledge of strategies for making the most of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings. We invite you to bring your insights and questions to this vital workshop .

March 31

 Developing IEP’s: A Step by Step Guide

Understanding what goes into the IEP, how to write an IEP and hot participate in the process can seem like a daunting task.  Using the Maine Department of Education’s IEP form, parents will gain an understanding of the various aspects of the IEP, participate in writing parts of the IEP and discover hot to be a full participant in the process. 

April 14 

 Making Peace with Conflict:  Weathering the Storm

Though discussion, reflection and interaction, participants will become familiar with some of the common terms and tools used to manage conflict.  Participants will have the opportunity to explore various approaches to resolving conflict and identify strategies that can be used to resolve future conflicts.  This workshop provides an opportunity to view conflict resolution from the eye  – or calm center--- of a hurricane and leave with strategies that can help you in weathering the storm. 

Please give us a call to let us know that you are coming.  We want to have enough material for everyone to take home.

PRC Parent Resource Center

Parent Resource Center will be hosting a

Flapjack Fundraiser for Families

When:  April 12^th 8-10 am~

Where: Sanford Applebees

Tickets are $5 each and can be reserved by sending a check to PRC 21 Bradeen St Suite 103 Springvale, ME

 or pick tickets up at PRC between 9-12 Mon-Thurs

Please call 324-1371 for more information

Project Joy

Preschool Playmaker Basic Training

Project Joy provides teachers and childcare providers with the resources they need to strengthen and heal their children through play. Established in Boston in 1989, Project Joy has expanded to national scope, currently supporting children and their caretakers from Boston to Biloxi and beyond.

Championing the single most important activity in the life of a child – play.

It’s really pretty simple - a playful child has unlimited potential. Playful children explore the world around them with confidence and wonder. Through play, young children express themselves, build healthy relationships and prepare to successfully meet life’s challenges. Play is also one of the most effective ways for children to process their experiences.

Providing joy where it’s needed most….

Children who have been impacted by a traumatic experience often stop playing. When children stop playing, they stop living and growing. It is during these times that children need adults to help them feel safe and powerful enough play again. By giving childcare providers the tools to foster healthy play, we’re providing at-risk children with the support they need to grow and thrive. Through our grassroots community approach, Project Joy works to ensure that nothing stands in the way of healthy play for all children. Nothing.

Project Joy Fact Sheet    Project Joy Maine Training Brochure (including application)